Job Description
Job Title: Paralegal Assistant
Location: Nashville TN
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Rate: $22/hr. on 1099
Note from the client:
This is a part-time position with anticipated work hours of 10-15 hours per week, to be completed anytime between Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. The applicant selected can choose their preferred workdays. Hours can be completed over the course of two days or spread out incrementally throughout the work week.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have:
- An associate or bachelor’s degree.
- A paralegal certification or at least two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or in a similar role.
- Impeccable editing skills, including extraordinary attention to detail and the ability to review legal team documents for spelling, stylistic, and grammatical errors.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A demonstrated ability to meet and exceed expectations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- A commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards in handling sensitive information.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
We prefer candidates with:
- Ability to conduct legal research.
- Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, research methods, and administrative procedures.
- Experience working in or with K-12 schools.
- Experience working for the state of Tennessee.
- Understanding of Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.
Job Tags
Contract work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, 10 hours per week,